December marks the beginning of summer in New Zealand, and the warmer days bring both opportunities and challenges for your health. Staying active and enjoying outdoor activities is easier with the sun and longer daylight hours, but dehydration and fatigue can quickly set in if you’re not careful. H...
Your wallet affects your wellbeing
Money stress isn’t just about numbers — it’s one of the leading causes of anxiety and sleepless nights in New Zealand households. When financial worries build up, they affect every aspect of life: your relationships, career performance, and even physical health. On ...
AIA NZ is proud to launch AIA Living Specialist and Testing Support (STS), a new entry-level health insurance benefit designed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for New Zealanders. From 1 October 2025, customers will be able to choose cover that supports faster diagnosis and treatmen...
Protecting your skin and health under Aotearoa’s strong sun
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. This is largely due to our strong UV radiation levels, which are much higher than in many other countries. What makes it tricky is that UV damage is invisible — you may no...
Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining heart health and managing blood pressure. Whether you want to prevent hypertension or are already managing it, exercise offers both immediate and long-lasting benefits.
Scientific evidence consistently sho...
As conversations around smoking and vaping continue to evolve, it is important to understand the science, the health implications, and the public health considerations that surround both. While vaping is often marketed and perceived as a safer alternative to smoking, the reality is more complex.
We all love a good takeaway – whether it’s a Friday night pizza, spicy curry, or a juicy burger. But with food costs on the rise and health top of mind, more Kiwis are skipping the drive-thru and recreating their favourites at home. Enter the “fakeaway” – all the flavour, less of the salt, sugar, an...
You don’t need a new year or a special date to start making positive changes — any day is a good day to begin!
Small tweaks to your daily routine can add up to big improvements in your long-term health.
Remember: it’s not about one meal or one workout, it’s about building habits that stick.
The Heart Foundation has released updated advice based on the latest research, and the findings may surprise you. While moderate drinking was once considered safe, new evidence shows that any amount of alcohol increases the risk of heart disease.
As we welcome the Year of the Snake in 2025, the team at New Zealand Pathfinder Limited would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued clients. Your trust in us as your financial advisors has been the cornerstone of our success, and it is a privilege to help you protect what matters mos...
As the year comes to an end, we at New ZealandPathfinder Limited want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our valued clients, for trusting us to safeguard what matters most to you.
2024 has been a year of growth, reflection, and resilience. Whether it was helping you protect your loved ones, s...
Improving your health doesn’t have to mean a complete overhaul of your eating habits. Instead, begin with a simple change—breakfast.
Making drastic changes to your diet can feel overwhelming, but rethinking what healthy looks like and starting with small, manageable steps can make all the difference....
Financial planning often focuses on the exciting stuff: building wealth, managing retirement funds, and investing. But there's an important part of the conversation that’s often missed—what happens if life throws you an unexpected curveball? Making sure you’re covered for the ‘what ifs’ is just as c...
AIA believe in not just protecting lives, but improving them every day. They are dedicated to helping New Zealanders live Healthier, Longer, Better lives, and now they’re making it easier for you to protect what matters most—your family, lifestyle, and financial wellbeing.
As New Zealand’s leading li...
Eating healthy isn’t just about focusing on one food group or specific nutrients. It’s about the overall quality and quantity of everything you eat. A diet high in salt can significantly increase blood pressure and is closely linked to cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Here’s what you need to know a...
Plenty of medical assumptions have been passed down through generations, but not all of them are true. As science advances and new discoveries are made, misunderstandings are quashed, and new information becomes known.
Here are the key points to understand about eating before bed and its impact...
We understand that times are tough, and that’s why nib is stepping up to make health coverage easier for you. For a limited time, when you sign up with nib on an Easy Health, Ultimate Health Max, or Ultimate Health policy, you’ll enjoy 3 months of free premiums after payin...
Maintaining a healthy heart starts with what we put on our plates. Food plays a crucial role in managing heart health, influencing factors like blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and weight management. But beyond its physiological impact, food serves as a source of comfort, joy, and connection.
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In the quest for fitness, the journey often begins with the question: Where do I start? With myriad exercise options available, from running to gym sessions to online tutorials, the choices can seem overwhelming. However, the key to succe...
Cancer remains a formidable opponent, claiming lives and challenging communities worldwide. Despite its pervasive impact, many cases are preventable through informed lifestyle choices and proactive measures. Let's explore som...
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